Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR)The Danida Fellowship Centre learning programme will take place in Denmark from 12 to 23 March, 2018.

Why this learning programme?According to the United Nations Global Assessment Report on Disaster Risk Reduction (2015), there has been an increase in the number of disasters globally. In many developing countries, landlocked mountainous countries, and coastal areas climate change is further magnifying the impacts of disasters. Extreme weather and chang-ing climatic patterns, combined with a rapidly growing population, are having an increasing impact on our lives and livelihoods and the ecosystem as a whole. In the last three decades, floods, storm surges, droughts, earth-quakes, and wildfires have killed millions of people world-wide and caused huge economic losses. These recurring disasters and increasing risks are undermining sustain-able development globally. Unless disaster risks are reduced, sustainable development cannot be achieved.

There has been progress made in disaster risk reduction through the implementation of the Hyogo Framework for Action (2005–2015), but much remains to be achieved. The Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction 2015–2030 provides a roadmap for managing risks, while DRR is cross-cutting within the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) with DRR related targets in Goal 9: Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure, Goal 11: Sustainable Cities, and Goal 13: Climate Action. There is a need for strategic planning principles and strategic management as well as budgets and budgeting procedures that acknowledge the economic and social benefits of risk reduction. To address this need, capacity building and training is essential at various levels, including for managers and disaster risk re-duction (DRR) professionals to support DRR and enhance resilience.

The programme will provide the participants with:The objective of the training is to introduce and discuss the concepts of disaster risk reduction and its management to

managers and planners to help them to: • Understand the concept of DRR and the terminology used in relation to risk, vulnerability and hazards• Argue for the importance of, and reasons for, incorporating DRR measures in national and sector policies, budgeting,

planning and execution • Recognize the complex relationship between disaster and development and the cycle of disaster risk reduction from

prevention and mitigation to response and recovery activities• Understand the need to conduct risk reduction processes for development programmes and mainstream DRR into

development planning, programmes, and budgeting• Understand the underlying risks and their drivers and develop effective strategies and mechanisms for disaster risk

reduction • Become familiar with the importance of vulnerability and risk assessment, scientific and technical advancements and

early warning systems to reduce risk and increase resilience • Understand how knowledge and information management can sustain informed decision making for managing dis-

aster risk and why it is essential for coordinated action

The course will consist of four modules with the work on participants’ action plans as a cross-cutting element:

• Module 1: Introduction to the learning programme and action planning• Module 2: Introduction to DRR• Module 3: Hazards, risks and vulnerabilities• Module 4: DRR and governance

Structure and content of the learning programmeThe learning programme is divided in three main phases:

The learning programme is divided in three main phases:1. February 12th – March 11th 2018: E-learning activities relating to action planning: This activity will take place be-

fore the stay in Denmark. Participation is compulsory and a pre-requisite for participating in phase 2 in Denmark. 2. March 12th – 23rd 2018: Two weeks with face-to-face instructions, case-based learning and outings in Denmark.

Includes presentations and site visits related to DRR.3. March 24th – September 2018: Implementation of the Action Plan in the home organisation. The implementation

will be the responsibility of the participants in close partnership with their home organisation.

Target group and application criteriaThe target group includes policy and decision-makers and staff from government, civil society and private sector working with disaster risk reduction. Selection of participants will be carried out by DFC and NIRAS based on incoming applications. It is a requirement that the applicants’ organisations are involved in or affiliated with a Danish supported development programme or project. Furthermore, the applicants must be endorsed by their organisation. If possible, we welcome two or more partic-ipants from each organisation, as it facilitates the work with the action plan and strengthens the learning process during the work in the home office. Good working knowl-edge of English is required.

Application procedureApplication procedures must follow the procedures stipulated in “Guidelines for Danida Fellowships”, which is available at DFC’s website (www.dfcentre.com). Appli-

cants must fill in the application form ‘Fellowship Applica-tion Form’ which may be downloaded from DFC’s website. The filled-in form must be sent by mail directly to the responsible desk officer at the Royal Danish Embassy. The final selection of candidates will be carried out by DFC and the study place.

Deadline for submitting the Fellowship Application form to the Royal Danish Embassy is 20 December, 2017.

Learning programme feeThe learning programme is co-funded by Danida Fellow-ship Centre. Participants’ organizations will be charged DKK 7,000 per study week in Denmark. The funding needed for this learning pro-gramme is DKK 14,000 per participant. This covers study fee, e-learning course, accommodation, allowances and international travel and insurances.

Learning approachThe learning programme aims at inspiring participants on how to mainstream disaster risk reduction measures in planning and governance of national and local pro-grammes.

This will be achieved through a blend of training ap-proaches, including compulsory e-learning activities before coming to Denmark, as well as the implementation of an Action Plan after the return. The participants will develop the Action Plan during the learning programme; it will focus on supporting a implementation of disaster risk reduction measures in the work at the home organi-sation. Participants are required to consider ideas for their

Action Plan and to complete a short e-learning course in action-planning before coming to Denmark.

During the stay in Denmark, the programme will include a limited number of keynote presentations. The major part of the programme will, however, involve visits to public authorities, utilities, and private companies where disaster risk reduction approaches can be experienced first-hand. Working in groups the participants will prepare for the visits by discussing and agreeing on learning goals. Following the visits they will reflect on lessons learned and draw conclusions regarding the potential for imple-menting the ideas, concepts and technologies in their home organisations

Further information For questions regarding the content and implementation of the learning programme please contact the Manager of this learning programme, Ms Sine Skov: ssk@niras.dk

Programme management & tutorsMs Sine Skov (M.Sc. Geography) has wide knowledge on general climate change mitigation and adaptation issues. With more than 10 years’ work experience she has proven skills as a trainer and facilitator from previous DFC learning programmes and as invited climate change trainer on other occasions. She has acted as a facilitator on study tours and training activities since 2005 and she is the HRD director for the International Business Unit in NIRAS.

Ms Lisbet Rhiannon Hansen (M.Sc. Human Security, M.A Geography) has a broad knowledge in environment, climate, disaster and conflict analysis with a specific interest in adaptation and risk reduction. She works as a Project Manager and Consultant in NIRAS’ International Water department. Before joining NIRAS she worked with community based adaptation to climate change in the Seychelles, as well as with the UN Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNISDR).

Danida Fellowship Centre and NIRAS in briefDanida Fellowship Centre has contracted NIRAS to develop and implement the learning programme.

What is Danida Fellowship Centre?Danida Fellowship Centre (DFC) manages and implements supplies support of capacity development in Danida’s pro-grammes and projects worldwide. DFC is responsible for the educational, administrative and practical aspects of the training. Further information at www.dfcentre.com.

What is NIRAS?NIRAS is one of the largest consulting engineering companies in Denmark and has 2,100 employees. The company provides services within the fields of agriculture, forestry, environment, renewable energy, energy efficiency, climate change adaptation, building and industry, civil works, social sciences and transport. NIRAS operates worldwide and has subsidiaries in a number of countries in Africa, Asia and Europe. Further information at www.niras.com.

NIRASSoetorvet 5, 4th Floor1371 Copenhagen KDenmarkT +45 3537 4200E koebenhavn@niras.dkwww:niras.com

DFCHostrupsvej 221950 Frederiksberg CDenmarkT +45 3536 1322E dfc@dfcentre.dkwww:dfcentre.com